Underhood Wiring problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sportage.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2000

Consumer has reported eletrical problems to the dealer who has been uncorporative. There was some type of substance dripping on driver's foot & a burning smell from the inside. Consumer pulled/lifted up hood and vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership has no concern of the problem or cause.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2000

Air bag light keeps coming on, vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions for repairs; each time dealer would inform consumer repairs were completed, and each time air bag light would come back on. Currently, wiring harness was replaced, but air bag check light would not come on upon starting vehicle. The dealer left the air bag unhooked during the previous repair. It was hooked back up but the light began flashing again one week later.




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